United Airlines Earnings: Stock Drops 2.6% as Fuel Costs Explode
Will United Airlines' aggressive ticket price hikes be enough to offset a massive $6 billion surge in annual jet fuel costs?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, the Pacific, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. The company also offers ground handling, flight academy, frequent flyer award non-travel redemptions, and maintenance services for third parties. In addition, it provides freight and mail transportation services to commercial businesses, freight forwarders, logistics firms, and national postal services, as well as loyalty programs. The company distributes its products through direct channels, such as the Company's website…
| Quarter | Revenue | YoY | Net Income | EPS (dil.) | YoY | Gross Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 Mar 2026 | $14.61B | +10.6% | $699.0M | $2.14 | +84.5% | 25.1% | 4.2% |
| Q4 2025 Dec 2025 | $15.40B | — | $1.04B | $3.19 | — | 29.3% | 8.9% |
| Q3 2025 Sep 2025 | $15.23B | — | $949.0M | $2.90 | — | 29.0% | 8.7% |
| Q2 2025 Jun 2025 | $15.24B | — | $973.0M | $2.97 | — | 31.2% | 11.6% |
| Q1 2025 Mar 2025 | $13.21B | — | $387.0M | $1.16 | — | 25.2% | 3.8% |
Data from Yahoo Finance. YoY compares the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Will United Airlines' aggressive ticket price hikes be enough to offset a massive $6 billion surge in annual jet fuel costs?